Valdese in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Valdese Centennial Park
Legend of Plaques
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
1. Valdese Centennial Park Marker
Official Seal of the 100th
Celebration of the founding
of Valdese
Future
From an agrarian beginning
through Industrial growth,
comes a bright horizon
Civic
Citizens Band together
for a better Community
Religion
Religious Freedom for all
"Faith of our Fathers living still"
Armed Forces
Citizens of Valdese
Served in all branches
of Military Service
Second Marker:
Founded on the belief that all men have the right to worship god as they please.
Waldensian Emblem
Motto in Latin-Translated: "The light shineth in the darkness" first appeared in 1640
Settlement
Early development and hardship after first arrival
May 29, 1893
Old Rock School
A symbol today for community emphasis on education
Town Seal
Dedicated to the service of its citizens.
Monument erected for town's 50th anniversary
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.
Location. 35° 44.581′ N, 81° 33.723′ W. Marker is in Valdese, North Carolina,
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Bocce (within shouting distance of this marker); Waldenses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Waldensian Colony (within shouting distance of this marker); Waldensian Heritage Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Waldensians (about 500 feet away); James Madison (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Franklin (about 700 feet away); John Adams (about 700
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
2. Valdese Centennial Park Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
3. Centennial Seal
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
4. "Future" Plaque
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
5. "Civic" Plaque
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
6. "Religion" Plaque
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7. "Armed Forces" Plaque
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8. "Heritage" Plaque
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9. Waldensian Emblem
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
10. "Settlement" Plaque
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
11. "Old Rock School" Plaque
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
12. Town Seal
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
13. Valdese Centennial Park Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
14. Valdese Centennial Park Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009
15. Valdese Old Rock School
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,307 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on June 30, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
